John Gallagher

We explore how belonging, curiosity, and care create better people and better teams, drawing on rugby culture and cross-cultural roots. Josh Sutcliffe shares a practical coaching system for awareness, belonging, confidence, and a freedom model that balances structure with initiative.
• origin story shaped by moves across Australia and New Zealand
• rugby as connection, identity, and shared language
• champion defined as caring, inspiring action, and staying curious
• coaching method built on awareness, belonging, and confidence
• performance model using codified basics, acceleration, and freedom
• grit as rituals to perform under pressure
• case studies from college sports and leadership transitions
• rebuilding the Philippines' national team and heritage networks
• new podcast exploring unseen roles that build performance
• how to connect with Josh for coaching and support
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➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsutrain/
➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EngagePerformanceLLC
➡️Instagram: @coachwithjosh and https://www.instagram.com/jsut
➡️ Website: https://www.joshsutcliffe.com/
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